Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon M6

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Canon M6, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both produced by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and M6 (24MP) and the ELPH 100 HS (1/2.3") and M6 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The ELPH 100 HS was revealed 7 years prior to the M6 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 100 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Canon M6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 100 HS scores vs the M6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Canon EOS M6. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Canon M6 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 100 HS has got external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Canon M6 has proportions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Canon M6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 100 HS and the M6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and M6 is 96 and 84 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 100 HS and M6.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 100 HS with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon M6 will result in greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 100 HS will be behind in sensor technology.